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DRAMA . 1955 . 1h 12m . 6.6/10

Duel on the Mississippi_

"The Roaring Story of the Notorious Lili Scarlet -- Gambling Queen of the Mississippi!"

In bustling era of 19th-century Louisiana, sugar is as valuable as gold, and pirates like Lili Scarlet will do anything to get it. After robbing Jules Tulane’s estate of his crop, Scarlet takes over Tulane’s land debt and forces him to pay or go to prison. In exchange for postponing his debt, Scarlet allows Tulane’s son, André, to work as her servant. When André and Scarlet fall in love, it leads to jealous rage from Scarlet’s former paramour, expert swordsman Hugo — and when Hugo looks to raid the Tulane estate again, it is up to André and Scarlet to take him down and save the estate.

Starring Lex Barker, Patricia Medina, Warren Stevens
6.6/10
Rating
1h 12m
Runtime
1955
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Roaring Story of the Notorious Lili Scarlet -- Gambling Queen of the Mississippi!

In bustling era of 19th-century Louisiana, sugar is as valuable as gold, and pirates like Lili Scarlet will do anything to get it. After robbing Jules Tulane’s estate of his crop, Scarlet takes over Tulane’s land debt and forces him to pay or go to prison. In exchange for postponing his debt, Scarlet allows Tulane’s son, André, to work as her servant. When André and Scarlet fall in love, it leads to jealous rage from Scarlet’s former paramour, expert swordsman Hugo — and when Hugo looks to raid the Tulane estate again, it is up to André and Scarlet to take him down and save the estate.

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Cast
Lex Barker stars as Andre Tulane in Duel on the Mississippi.
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Year context
Duel on the Mississippi was released 71 years ago in 1955.
Overview
In bustling era of 19th-century Louisiana, sugar is as valuable as gold, and pirates like Lili Scarlet will do anything to get it. After robbing Jules Tulane...
Duel on the Mississippi is a Drama, Western film with a runtime of 1h 12m.

CAST (20)

Lex Barker
Lex Barker
Andre Tulane
Patricia Medina
Patricia Medina
Lili Scarlet
Warren Stevens
Warren Stevens
Hugo Marat
Craig Stevens
Craig Stevens
René LaFarge
John Dehner
John Dehner
Jules Tulane
Celia Lovsky
Celia Lovsky
Celeste Tulane
Ian Keith
Ian Keith
Jacques Scarlet
Chris Alcaide
Chris Alcaide
Anton
Louis Merrill
Louis Merrill
Georges Gabriel
Mel Welles
Mel Welles
Sheriff
JM
John Mansfield
Louie
Morris Ankrum
Morris Ankrum
Magistrate (uncredited)
Victor Adamson
Victor Adamson
Planter (uncredited)
Baynes Barron
Baynes Barron
Gaspard (uncredited)
Bill Coontz
Bill Coontz
Riverboat Patron (uncredited)
JT
Jack Tornek
Delta Man (uncredited)
AH
Al Haskell
Delta Man (uncredited)
Herman Hack
Herman Hack
Delta Man (uncredited)
AF
Art Felix
Delta Man (uncredited)
Sol Murgi
Sol Murgi
Riverboat Patron (uncredited)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
72 min (1h 12m)
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (10 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Duel on the Mississippi about?
In bustling era of 19th-century Louisiana, sugar is as valuable as gold, and pirates like Lili Scarlet will do anything to get it. After robbing Jules Tulane’s estate of his crop, Scarlet takes over Tulane’s land debt and forces him to pay or go to prison. In exchange for postponing his debt, Scarlet allows Tulane’s son, André, to work as her servant. When André and Scarlet fall in love, it leads to jealous rage from Scarlet’s former paramour, expert swordsman Hugo — and when Hugo looks to raid the Tulane estate again, it is up to André and Scarlet to take him down and save the estate.
How long is Duel on the Mississippi?
Duel on the Mississippi has a runtime of 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Who stars in Duel on the Mississippi?
The cast of Duel on the Mississippi includes Lex Barker, Patricia Medina, Warren Stevens, Craig Stevens, John Dehner.
What is the rating of Duel on the Mississippi?
Duel on the Mississippi has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 10 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Western
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